Prescribing principles: Chapter one - general prescribing issues Medicine-related errors are one of the most common errors in medical practice and can frequently result in legal claims. Prescribing medicines carries an inherent risk to both the person being prescri... 07/04/2021 eLearning courses
Prescribing principles: Chapter one - general prescribing issues(1) Medicine-related errors are one of the most common errors in medical practice and can frequently result in legal claims. Prescribing medicines carries an inherent risk to both the person being prescri... 26/08/2021 eLearning courses
Opioid prescribing pitfalls Opioid prescribing continues to present pitfalls for practitioners and impacts upon patient safety. The need for doctors to be aware of their clinical ethical and legal responsibilities when prescribi... 10/09/2015 Articles
RACGP releases guide to prescribing benzodiazepines Avant welcomed the launch of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) new guide Prescribing drugs of dependence in general practice Part B: Benzodiazepines. 01/09/2015 Articles
GPs high volume opioid prescribing under review Motivated by the rise in opioid misuse and dependence in Australia the CMO has asked GPs to reflect on their prescribing behaviour to see if there are opportunities to reduce prescribing drugs of depe... 11/09/2018
Prescribing drugs of dependence Drugs of dependence have properties which make them addictive and they have a high potential for misuse. Broadly drugs of dependence are opioids sedatives steroids and stimulants. When prescribed and ... 31/05/2021 Factsheets
GP suspended for inappropriate prescribing and breaching patient confidentiality While the legalities of prescribing drugs of dependence can seem complex this recent case reminds doctors of the key requirements to prescribe these medications safely for patients. 16/11/2021 Articles
RACGP releases clinical governance framework for prescribing drugs of dependence Avant has worked with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in the development of the Prescribing drugs of dependence in general practice Part A Clinical Governance Framework. 09/06/2015 Articles
GP retires after inappropriate prescribing The decision highlights the issues risks and obligations around prescribing drugs of dependence particularly where patients have a history of drug dependence or may be doctor shopping. 21/06/2021
Prescribing principles: Chapter two — opioids and other drugs of dependence Prescribing drugs of dependence has a range of additional clinical and legal requirements. Approximately 1 in 20 Avant claims involves opioid prescribing practices. This eLearning course explores the ... 07/04/2021 eLearning courses